Coleman believes a top four finish will guarantee Bale sticks with Spurs.

"Iâ€™m sure if he was playing for a bigger nation, theyâ€™d already be saying heâ€™s one of the greats. For me, heâ€™s right up there, just Â­behind Messi and Ronaldo,â€ť said the ex-Fulham and Real Sociedad coach.

â€śI said last year he can play for anybody. Nothing has changed. And, of course, the biggest clubs are going to come looking. Spurs know and wonâ€™t want to lose him.

â€śBut he seems happy there. It doesnâ€™t look as if he wants to leave. Heâ€™s doing brilliantly. Iâ€™m sure if Spurs make the Â­Champions League, Gareth will stay.â€ť